Senior Fire Engineer

Senior Fire Engineer
Romsey, Hampshire
Up to £100,000 + benefits

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
A leadership role with real influence and autonomy
Clear progression and long-term development potential
Opportunity to shape and grow a successful Fire Engineering department
Supportive, forward-thinking consultancy environment
We have patterned with a highly respected, growing consultancy in Hampshire. The practice is looking to appoint a Senior Fire Engineer to lead and develop their Fire Engineering service line.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a strategic role where you won’t just deliver projects. You the successful Senior Fire Engineer will influence and shape a department, lead a team, and drive the future direction of the business.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Fire Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the Fire Engineering function from Romsey, overseeing a talented team while continuing to deliver high-level technical work. The Senior Fire Engineer will act as the figurehead for the service line, supporting growth, winning work, and expanding capability across sectors.

This role suits someone who enjoys both technical leadership and commercial influence, and who’s excited by the idea of building something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Fire Engineers, mentoring and developing talent
Oversee delivery of fire strategies, assessments, and engineered solutions
Act as the technical authority for the Fire Engineering service line
Support business development, client engagement, and project win strategies
Grow and develop the department, shaping structure, capability, and future direction
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and best practice
Collaborate with directors and senior stakeholders across the business
The Senior Fire Engineer

Proven experience in Fire Engineering at a senior or principal level
Strong leadership and people-management capability
Chartered status (or working toward) with a relevant body preferred
Commercial awareness and confidence working with clients and stakeholders
Ability to combine hands on technical delivery with strategic oversight
Ambition to grow and lead a high-performing team